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David Mitchell's 'excellent' BBC drama to return

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July 8, 2026

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David Mitchell's 'excellent' BBC drama to return

The BBC's hit detective drama, Ludwig, has been renewed for a third season. David Mitchell leads the cast as puzzle setter John 'Ludwig' Taylor, whose quiet life is suddenly upended when his identical twin brother, DCI James Taylor, mysteriously vanishes.

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· Jul 2, 2026

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Hello Magazine

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· Jul 10, 2026

This 'very dark' police drama is perfect for Shetland fans

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Football | The Guardian

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· Jun 30, 2026

David Squires on … World Cup penalty pain for Germany and the Netherlands

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· Jul 9, 2026

The Snoop: SBS and ABC front antisemitism RC, Pauline Hanson’s new friend, and more

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· Jul 10, 2026

'House of David': Prime Video series renewed for Season 3

'House of David': Prime Video series renewed for Season 3

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· Jul 8, 2026

LIVE: New BBC Director General Questioned by MPs on Licence Fee

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Related coverage for "David Mitchell's 'excellent' BBC drama to return ": Brisbane Times — Can an animal fable still work after Animal Farm? Andrew Upton gives it a go. Hello Magazine — This 'very dark' police drama is perfect for Shetland fans. Football | The Guardian — David Squires on … World Cup penalty pain for Germany and the Netherlands. Crikey — The Snoop: SBS and ABC front antisemitism RC, Pauline Hanson’s new friend, and more. UPI — 'House of David': Prime Video series renewed for Season 3. Guido Fawkes — LIVE: New BBC Director General Questioned by MPs on Licence Fee